Client Overview During Storm Amy, Holly Arboriculture was commissioned to carry out a root stability testing on a mature Austrian pine (Pinus nigra) in Galway.The tree, an established feature, had shown signs of root disturbance following recent footpath construction. Given the exposed, coastal setting and the arrival of the storm, a DynaRoot stability test was […]
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Tree Root Stability Testing After 40% Root Loss on a Development Site using DynaRoot system
Client Overview Tree root stability testing was carried out for a property developer on a live construction site in Ireland. The client requested our support after significant groundworks had taken place near three mature trees. Although the trees appeared healthy, there were serious concerns about structural stability due to 40% root loss. The area was […]
Client Overview Cork City Council’s Parks & Recreation Department plays a vital role in managing Cork’s urban trees, parks, and green spaces. Their dedicated team works year-round to protect mature trees that contribute to the city’s character and biodiversity, while also ensuring public safety and responsible risk management. Urban trees bring huge value, providing shade, […]
Client Overview Holly Arboriculture recently had the privilege of delivering an engaging presentation to a prominent construction company about the critical importance of tree protection on construction sites. This session was aimed at ensuring the company’s team understands the significance of preserving trees throughout the construction process, from the initial planning stages to completion. Challenges […]
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Ensuring Planning Compliance & Tree Protection at PJ Hegarty & Sons Development Site in Midleton
Client Overview PJ Hegarty & Sons, a leading construction company, is currently engaged in a major development project in Midleton. The development, which involves various construction phases, has a particular focus on ensuring the protection and preservation of existing trees in the area. Challenges & Solutions With the project’s scope and complexity, one of the […]
In support of a Cork city centre development, Holly Arboriculture was instructed to conduct a BS5837-compliant tree survey and produce an arboricultural report to accompany the planning application. Scope of Services The proposed site encompassed several large apartment blocks, retail and commercial units, and a thoughtfully designed landscape scheme, utilising existing mature trees. Challenges & […]
Woodland Suite at The Montenotte Hotel, Cork city Nestled in Cork, the Montenotte Hotel is celebrated for its exquisite blend of luxury and natural beauty. As the hotel embarked on the development of its new Woodland Suite—an exclusive space designed to offer guests a tranquil, immersive experience in nature—Holly Arboriculture was invited to contribute its […]
The management of Mallow Golf Club commissioned a health and condition survey of the tree population on their 18 hole parkland golf course.The objective was to assess the overall tree population on the course in order to: Identify potential risks to players posed by trees on the course; Mitigate any safety concerns with a detailed […]
Holly Arboriculture was commissioned to conduct an extensive tree survey and deliver a comprehensive arboricultural report with detailed drawings to support the planning application for a road improvement scheme in County Cork. The project involved close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including project designers, civil engineers, and ecologists, to ensure that arboricultural and ecological factors […]